Tampa Bay’s mayor didn’t mince words when she delivered a blunt warning to residents contemplating riding out Hurricane Milton. “If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die.” While the mayor is never known for dramatical flair, her brevity in emphasizing Milton’s historical approach is meant to imbue…
Western North Carolina won’t soon forget Tropical Storm Helene. Not since 1916 has a storm of such disproportionate magnitude ravaged the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Helene struck Florida’s Gulf Coast Thursday night before blindsiding North Carolina’s exposed western flank, depositing nearly 20 inches of rain in a region already experiencing localized flooding from a…
Tropical Storm Helene is no lady. Although the slow-crawling storm is still in development, forecasters expect the precocious system to rapidly mature into adulthood as she narrows her sights on the Gulf Coast. The quickly developing tropical storm is expected to accelerate to a category 3 hurricane before landfall in Florida on Thursday. Helene’s lightning-paced…
Another school shooting, more unwarranted deaths, and more meaningless condolences like ‘thoughts and prayers.’ Unfortunately, school shootings and mass violence are becoming part of the curriculum for thousands of students nationwide. Incidences of students unloading on peers and faculties have increased rapidly since the infamous Columbine shooting. Although America enjoyed a brief reprieve from mass…
Ready for some ‘Netflix and Chill?’ No, not that kind of unwinding! Slow your roll, Cassanova. We need to have a serious talk about safety! Everyone loves curling up on the couch to watch the latest true crime thriller. (If you decide to get a little naughty while the bad guys do the same on…
No one is immune from the effects of hacking. Massive data breaches have exposed sensitive data to nefarious dark web hackers putting millions at risk for identity theft. While mega corporations do their best to mitigate the damage by patching backdoor vulnerabilities, the digital intrusions are often irreversible as security compromises ruin credit scores and…
Hurricane Debby is spiraling up the eastern seaboard after making landfall in Florida on Monday. The danger persists, though the hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. Debby is now eyeing the Carolinas, where catastrophic flooding is forecasted in Charleston. Debby killed four people and flooded streets in Florida, causing widespread damage and panic.…
Home should be your refuge from the outside world. From the moment we leave the front door, we wistfully dream of the moment we return home. While the friendly confines of the home give us ample excuses to retreat to our comfy beds instead of a night out in town, for many, home can feel…
There’s a “Tornado Warning” for a theater near you. Hollywood’s 1996 classic weather horror story, “Twister,” has been reimagined for a new generation, as its long overdue sequel is set to touchdown this summer at box offices nationwide. Like the original namesake, “Twisters” features a group of intrepid storm chasers canvassing the Midwest collecting meteorological…
Silence from the noise of violence is golden and continuous steel protection for your family and valuables speaks volumes, even if it’s in hushed tones from the confines of a safe room. With inflation and mounting domestic unrest rising, millions of Americans are looking for better ways to protect their possessions and loved ones. Money…